About the Project

About the Project

The Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project will transform Northern Virginia’s Interstate 66 into a multimodal corridor that moves more people, provides reliable trips and offers new travel options. The project is a public-private partnership between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), and private partner, I-66 Express Mobility Partners, delivering $3.7 billion of transportation improvements in the I-66 corridor. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2022.

Improvements include:

22.5 miles of new Express Lanes alongside three regular lanes on I-66 from I-495 to University Boulevard in Gainesville

More reliable and faster trips on I-66 due to dynamically-tolled Express Lanes – available to solo drivers choosing to pay a toll and free to vehicles with three or more people

New and improved bus service and transit routes

New and expanded park and ride lots providing convenient access to the Express Lanes and more than 4,000 new park and ride spaces

Interchange improvements to enhance safety and reduce congestion, including auxiliary lanes between interchanges, where needed

11 miles of new bike and pedestrian trails, including shared-use trails along I-66 that integrate with local trails, and new crossings of I-66 to improve and expand bicycle and pedestrian routes

Construction Ramps Up

Construction on the I-66 Outside the Beltway project got underway in late 2017. Click here to learn more about construction, lane closures, and other project activities.

Project Maps

The project extends from I-495 to Gainesville near University Boulevard. Click here to explore the interactive project map and see the latest project plans.

Project Video

Get a better look at the I-66 Outside the Beltway project with this video overview.

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